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invited to a different activity each month on third & fourth Tuesdays. June theme is “Joys of Noise.” Sheldon Branch today 6:30pm; Bethel Branch 6/27, 6:30pm, 541-682-8316. FREE. Eugene Yacht Club small boat racing continues, see 6/7. Obsidians: conserving Rhinos in South Africa potluck. Reg. at obsidians.org. Sensory Storytime in Eugene continues, see 6/7. The Springfield Farmers’ Market continues, see 6/2. Chris Overbaugh, co-owner of the vegetable division of Winter Green Farm speaks on sustainable farming, 7pm, Fern Ridge Library, 88026 Territorial Rd., Veneta, 541-935-7512. FREE. Preschool Storytime in Eugene & Springfield continues, see 6/7. The Shedd Choral Society, choral folk songs, 7:30-8:15pm, The Shedd, theshedd.org. FREE. Lapsit Storytime in Springfield continues, see 6/7. Obsidians: Mt. Pisgah Summer Solstice, 4 miles. Reg. at obsidians.org. Obsidians: Total Solar Eclipse. Reg. at obsidians. org. Coloring for Adults continues, see 6/6. Sustainable Landscape Training continues, see 6/20. Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon presents What You Need to Know, get an overview of Parkinson’s, signs, symptoms, treatments, resources, 10am, Fox Hollow Residential Care Community, 5320 Fox Hollow Rd., 541-343-8439. FREE. Make a Bike Light, adults & teens learn the basics of circuitry to build a light for the back of a bicycle, all supplies provided, 3pm, Sheldon Branch of Eugene Public Library, 1566 Coburg Rd., 541-682-5450. FREE. Lane United FC vs. Portland Timbers, Bob Keefer Center, 250 S 32nd St., Spfd., 7:30pm, laneunitedfc.com. $5-$10. Baby & Me Storytime continues, see 6/6. Black Sheep Gathering continues, see 6/23. God of Carnage continues, see 6/16. Family Storytime continues, see 6/2. The Importance of Being Earnest continues, see 6/9. WEDNESDAY, 6/21 Successful Internet Searching, find exactly what you’re looking for on the web, Internet skills required, 1:30pm, Downtown library, 541-682- 5450. FREE. Wonderful Ones Storytime continues, see 6/1. One-on-One Job Hunt Help continues, see 6/8. The Importance of Being Earnest continues, see 6/9. Oregon Authentic Leadership Development Retreat continues, see 6/21. Corvallis Knights vs. Bellingham Bells continues, see 6/23. The Shedd Theatricals Gypsy continues, see 6/16. Tigard Festival of Balloons continues, see 6/23. God of Carnage continues, see 6/16. SUNDAY, 6/25 Oregon Authentic Leadership Development Retreat continues, see 6/21. UO Symposium, Lab-Grown Human Organs, by Dr. Jurgen Knoblich (IMP, Vienna), 6pm, Ford Alumni Center, 1720 E. 13th Ave., Eugene. FREE. SATURDAY, 6/24 Walk the Land Day at Green Island, 7am-5pm, mckenzieriver.org. FREE. don. welcome. Double Falls in Alsea hike, 3-mile loop, 8am-1pm, Corvallis Senior & Community Center, 541-766- 6959, corvallisoregon.gov/sc. $30-$37.50. Eugene Yacht Club racing continues, see 6/1. Oregon Authentic Leadership Development Retreat, today through 6/23, 8am-5pm, OSU Cascade campus, Dining & Academic Building, Corvallis, pace.oregonstate.edu, 541-737-0763. $349 per daily workshop. The Shedd Theatricals Gypsy continues, see 6/16. The Survivors continues, see 6/23. Terrific Twos Storytime continues, see 6/6. Pajama Storytime continues, see 6/6. The Importance of Being Earnest continues, see 6/9. Baby Storytime continues, see 6/2. THURSDAY, 6/22 Emergency Preparedness class, 7-8:30pm, Lane County OSU Extension Service, 996 Jefferson St. 541-344-5859, extenstion.oregonstate.edu. FREE. Friday Night Concerts at Silvan Ridge Winery continues, see 6/2. Legos at the Library continues, see 6/3. Lincoln City Kite Festival, today & tomorrow, 10am-4pm Limited on-site parking is available. Shuttle service available. Festival also takes place in October. facebook.com/ lincolncitykitefestival. FREE. Saturday Market, weekly hub of artisans, chefs & musicians, 10am-5pm; Lonesome Randall 10am; 11am; O’Carolan’s Consort 12pm; LCC Faculty Jazz Band 1pm; The Huckleberrys 2pm; Frank Zappa Tribute Band 3:30pm; 8th & Oak. FREE. Obsidians: Gordon Meadows to Gordon Lakes, 9 miles. Reg. at obsidians.org. The Importance of Being Earnest continues, see 6/9. Sour Summer Sundays at Beergarden continues, see 6/11. The Shedd Theatricals Gypsy continues, see 6/16. God of Carnage continues, see 6/16. Black Sheep Gathering continues, see 6/23. Tigard Festival of Balloons continues, see 6/23. Lincoln City Kite Festival continues, see 6/24. FRIDAY, 6/23 Theamerica Syndrome: Apocalypse, War, & Our Call to Greatness, Join Betsy Hartmann for a talk based on her latest work about the theme that shapes theamerican mindset: the belief that the end of the world is near, 6pm, Downtown library. FREE. Women’s MTB Midweek Happy Hour Ride at WhyPass, join the women of DOD, Team Dirt and No Apologies! for a mid-week social ride, this is a no drop ladies only ride, meet in the main parking area at WhyPass and enjoy a casual paced tour of the trails system, Lorane area, 6-8pm, 541-913-4318. FREE. Suburban Homecraft teaches Beyond Sauerkraut, learn how to make your own fermented pickles, salsa, sriracha, a variety of fermented non-alcoholic beverages & corned beef, 7-9pm, River Road Park, 1400 Lake Dr., 541- 688-4052. $18. Obsidians: Amazon Headwaters/Spencer Butte, 6.2 miles. Reg. at obsidians.org. Legos at the Library continues, see 6/3. Tigard Festival of Balloons, today through 6/25, balloon launches 5:45am-6:15am weather permitting Fri., Sat. & Sun., Tigard, tigardballoon. org. $5-$7, children 6 & under FREE. Black Sheep Gathering, celebration of fibers & the animals that provide them, today 9am-6pm, 6/24 9am-5pm (limited but fun activities from 5-9pm), 6/25 9am-4pm, blacksheepgathering. com, Lane Events Center. FREE. What the Friday, teens get together, have fun, then choose next month’s activity on the fourth Friday of each month, 4pm, Downtown library, 541-682-8316. FREE. Corvallis Knights vs. Bellingham Bells, 6:40pm today & 6/24, 5:05pm 6/25, Goss Stadium, 430 S.W. Langton Pl., Corvallis, corvallisknights.com. $6. The Survivors, music from the 1950s to ’90s, today & tomorrow, 9pm-1am, The Embers, 1811 Highway 99 N., 541-688-6564. FREE. Eugene Emeralds vs. Salem-Keizer, 7:05pm, PK Park, 2800 MLK Jr. Blvd., 541-342-5367. Sunshine Sessions Music & Arts Festival, dance music, live art, workshops, food, etc., kids under 18 must be accompanied by parent or legal guardian, 1-11pm, Alton Baker Park. $15-$30. Ages 12 & under FREE. Healing Our World: A Deeper Look at Food, Dr. Will Tuttle, author of “The World Peace Diet: Eating for Spiritual Health & Social Harmony,” talks about the hidden dimensions ofamerica’s food system & how to make positive changes, 2pm, Downtown library, 541-682-5450. FREE. Natural Soap Making 101, 2-4pm, Corvallis Senior & Community Center, 541-766-6959, corvallisoregon.gov/sc. $75-$93.75. Love Liberates Half Marathon & 5K, Spfd., eclecticedgeracing.com. Obsidians: Middle Sister climb, 18 miles. Reg. at obsidians.org. Cuentos y Canciones: Stories & Songs in Spanish continues, see 6/3. Corvallis Knights vs. Bellingham Bells continues, see 6/25. MONDAY, 6/26 Corvallis Knights vs. Victoria HarbourCats, 6:40pm today through 6/28, Goss Stadium, 430 S.W. Langton Pl., Corvallis, corvallisknights.com. $6. Feel Good Closet, girls age 10-18 are invited to pick out new & gently used clothes in a body positive environment, 12-2:30pm, Ophelia’s Place, 1577 Pearl St. 541-284-4333. FREE. Cuentos Bilingual Storytime, Mondays 6/26-8/28, Springfield Public Library Fountain Plaza, 225 5th St., Spfd. No registration required. FREE. Workshop: Kink 201 — Impact & Sensation Play, 6-8pm, As You Like It; The Pleasure Shop, 1655 W. 11th Ave. $10-$15. Eugene Emeralds vs. Hillsboro, 7:05pm, PK Park, 2800 MLK Jr. Blvd., 541-342-5367. Minecraft Mondays continues, see 6/5. Family Music Time continues, see 6/3. STEAM Storytime continues, see 6/5. There are many reasons that Oregon summers are FACE PAINTING AT BEATS, BREWS AND BBQ 28 June 1, 2017 • eugeneweekly.com Annual Northwest Paella Fest will take place on the great, but one of the biggest is that there are a ton of outskirts of Eugene (86840 Dukhobar Road). The fest, opportunities to fill up on great food. Here’s a round- celebrating the Spanish rice and seafood dish, is a up of some food-centric events going on throughout benefit for Food for Lane County, and last year raised the state this summer. Want a fruitful start to your $17,000. Paellas will be made by teams and eaten by summer? Check out the Lebanon Strawberry Festival, guests, and anyone can participate. Paella makers featuring the “World’s Largest Strawberry Shortcake” are expected to arrive around 2 pm and have their and lots of other fun food options in the festival food dishes ready to eat by 7 pm. There is a suggested court. It’s going on from June 1-4 at Cheadle Lake Park donation of $30 per person for Food For Lane County. (37919 Weirich Drive, Lebanon). To get a free slice of For more info, check out paellafest.blogspot.com. End shortcake, check out the fest’s Grand Parade, starting the summer with some authentic Scandinavian food at 11 am Saturday, June 3 — cake will be served right at the Scandinavian Festival (Sixth and Greenwood, after. The festival is free, but donations are accepted. downtown Junction City) from August 10-13. There will If you’re down to start the summer with the demise be Swedish meatballs, meatpies and æbleskivers, little of your diet, check out the fourth-annual Beats, “pancake puffs,” along with almost 40 other food cart Brews and BBQ at Alton Baker Park on June 9-10 options. The fest is going on from 10 am to 10 pm on for some mouth-waterin’ meat; it runs from 5 to 11 pm Thursday, Aug. 10, through Saturday, Aug 12, and 10 on Friday, June 9, and noon to 11 pm Saturday, June am to 8 pm on Sunday, Aug. 13. Admission is FREE. 10. Tickets range from $12-$25. On July 29, the 12th — Meerah Powell
